In addition, the American Heart Association recommends daily consumption of at
least 1 gram (1,000 milligrams) of combined essential fatty acids EPA and DHA for
those with high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. That's why Medifast recommends
Essential1: Heart Health as part of your Medifast Achieve Weight Loss Plan and Thrive Healthy Living Maintenance Plan. Just two daily
gelcaps of Essential1: Heart Health give you 1,200 milligrams of these key nutrients. (These
statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)

Who should not use Essential1: Heart Health?

If you have a fish allergy, or are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or planning any medical procedures, consult your physician before use. Discontinue use and consult your physician if any adverse reactions occur.

Can I take Essential1: Heart Health if I have a shellfish allergy?

Yes.

Does Essential1: Heart Health help combat hair loss?

It's not designed specifically for that, but healthier hair can be a benefit because it contains flaxseed oil. You should take Super Omegas-3 for your general wellness.

Does Essential1: Heart Health replace my Healthy Fat serving(s)?

No, you should take Essential1: Heart Health in addition to your Healthy Fat serving (s). Essential1: Heart Health does not contain enough fat to count as a fat serving.

Does it matter if I take it with a Medifast Meal or with my lean & green meal?

No, you can take Essential1: Heart Health with any meal at any time of day.

No, there is not enough fat in a Essential1: Heart Health serving to prevent gallstones. The
Healthy Fat serving(s) on the 5 & 1 Plan can help prevent gallstones.

Can I take Essential1: Heart Health in addition to my multivitamin?

Yes, we recommend this when you're in the weight maintenance phase. You do not
need a multivitamin during the weight-loss phase unless instructed otherwise by
your physician. Essential1: Heart Health can be taken during all phases of the Medifast
Plan - weight-loss, transition, or maintenance.

Essential1: Heart Health contains 67% of the daily value of vitamin E. Won't I overdose on vitamin E if I take this along with my Medifast Meals?

No, the range between RDA and upper tolerance limit is huge. Vitamin E is an
antioxidant with a tolerable upper limit for adults of 1,000 milligrams. Medifast Meals
contain an average of 60 IU (54.5 milligrams) of vitamin E, plus 10-20 IU (9.1-18.2
milligrams) of d-l-alpha tocopheral acetate, so even when you're taking your Medifast
Meals and Essential1: Heart Health as directed, you're not getting near the upper limit.

Since the FDA doesn't regulate dietary supplements, how do I know that Essential1: Heart Health is safe?

Medifast's Essential1: Heart Health is third-party tested to guarantee both its purity and that the product really contains what the label states.

Does Essential1: Heart Health contain soy?

The vitamin E in the product is from a soybean oil base. Most people with soy allergies are allergic to soy protein, which should be removed from soybean oil. Although unlikely, cross-contamination is possible, so a severely allergic person should not use this product.

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Medifast makes no claim that these results are representative of all participants on the Medifast Program. Medifast recommends you consult with a physician before starting a weight-loss program. Medifast is the brand recommended by more than 20,000 doctors since 1980.